Clinique Drugstore Dupes

There’s always been a beauty debate about high-end products vs. drugstore products. Yes, some department store brands carry better lipstick than those you find at Rite Aid, but I’ve found many exceptions to this rule. One of my favorite money-saving techniques when buying makeup is finding “dupes” of high-end brands at my local drugstore.

As a whole, Clinique is one of my favorite department store brands of products. I highly recommend any of their skincare products since they are very gentle, and they seem to have a product for just about any type of skin. With that being said, sometimes I can’t afford to shell out $36 for a powder or $16 for those 3 lipstick shades I convince myself that I “need”. So, I’ve rounded up a few drugstore products that are a cheaper alternative to a similar Clinique product.

I just bought one of the Jumbo Gloss Balms by CoverGirl a few weeks back and am loving it. I haven’t tried Clinique’s so I really can’t compare them, but I doubt I’d pay double when I already like the cheaper version!

I pretty much only use drugstore products (although I do use the Clinique daily face moisturizer..it works wonders for my skin) and I have been looking for a new makeup remover so I definitely want to try that Neutrogena one! Amazing post!

It seems the older I get, the easier it is for me to spend ridiculous amounts on products – hair products, skin products, make-up, everything! I definitely agree that some things are better from the department store and some things are just as good from the drug store. I’m always willing to spend a little more on foundation and powder because it’s such a crucial part of my routine every day. But for things like lipstick, mascara and eyeliner I generally just go to Target!

OH YES I love these types of posts…. and especially love this one considering I love Clinique products! I use the Skin Renew Daily Eyeroller and I love it. I need to check out that Neutrogena Crease Proof Eyeshadow!

Great tips!! I’m always making poor choices with drugstore make-up, so back to the department store I go:) I don’t like not being able to test a product first and then if it doesn’t work for whatever reason, I can’t return it. But coming from a girl like you, I feel like I can trust your recommendations!!
xoAmyhttp://www.dreamingincashmere.com

Aw thanks Amy. And oddly enough, some drugstore (Rite Aid and CVS do this) let you bring back and return opened makeup for a full refund. So if you dont like the shade, you can get your money back! You should ask your local drugstore chain 🙂

The Neutrogena eye makeup remover absolutely works just as well as the Clinique. I used the Clinique all through high school and college, then sometime in my mid-20’s I discovered that the Neutrogena is identical. I’ve used it ever since!

Clinique is probably the only high end brand I own! And by own, I mean I have one of their bronzers. Everything else is drugstore! Some drugstore products are junk, but there are gems out there, you just have to know where to look!

I’ve never used the Neutrogena eye makeup remover, but I’ve used the Target version of it. I love it and it’s even cheaper!

I love Clinique too, but I can’t always afford it! For me, I’m more willing to splurge on skin care products (I use their clinical dark spot correcter which isn’t cheap, but it works) like moisturizers and makeup removers instead of dishing out money on makeup. I’m always on the lookout for a good makeup deal so I loved this post! You should do more of these. 🙂

love this! i feel like the drugstore buys are hit-or-miss, but i want to try the covergirl lip balm! i will say that i am a huge fan of neutrogena and love almost every product i’ve tried! especially now that they’ve launched a naturals line!

I like the CG Gloss Balm better than the Clinique and I find the Garnier roller to do the job. I am not a particular fan of the e.l.f. powder. I found it did not do much but I never tried the Clinique Redness Solution.